HVAC Technician Salary
HVAC technicians install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in homes and commercial buildings.
HVAC Technician Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level hvac technicians earn around $32,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $52,000. Senior-level hvac technicians can earn $78,000 or more.
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The salary range for hvac technicians varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $33,200, while the top 10% earn $82,600.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $33,200 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,800 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $51,390 |
| 75th Percentile | $66,800 |
| 90th Percentile | $82,600 |
HVAC Technician Salary by State
HVAC Technician salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $91,474, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $42,654.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $91,474 | Details → |
| #2 California | $73,488 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $69,377 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $68,863 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $62,696 | Details → |
| #6 Washington | $61,154 | Details → |
| #7 New Jersey | $59,098 | Details → |
| #8 Oregon | $58,071 | Details → |
| #9 Connecticut | $57,557 | Details → |
| #10 Maryland | $56,529 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $54,987 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $53,960 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $53,960 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $53,446 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $51,904 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $51,904 | Details → |
| #17 Nevada | $51,390 | Details → |
| #18 Florida | $50,362 | Details → |
| #19 Maine | $50,362 | Details → |
| #20 Arizona | $49,848 | Details → |
| #21 Minnesota | $49,848 | Details → |
| #22 Montana | $49,848 | Details → |
| #23 Utah | $49,848 | Details → |
| #24 Louisiana | $49,334 | Details → |
| #25 Pennsylvania | $49,334 | Details → |
| #26 Texas | $49,334 | Details → |
| #27 Wyoming | $49,334 | Details → |
| #28 Illinois | $48,821 | Details → |
| #29 North Dakota | $48,821 | Details → |
| #30 Idaho | $48,307 | Details → |
| #31 Georgia | $47,793 | Details → |
| #32 New Mexico | $47,793 | Details → |
| #33 Indiana | $47,279 | Details → |
| #34 North Carolina | $47,279 | Details → |
| #35 Wisconsin | $47,279 | Details → |
| #36 Michigan | $46,251 | Details → |
| #37 Nebraska | $46,251 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $46,251 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $45,737 | Details → |
| #40 Oklahoma | $45,737 | Details → |
| #41 South Carolina | $45,737 | Details → |
| #42 Tennessee | $45,737 | Details → |
| #43 Missouri | $45,223 | Details → |
| #44 South Dakota | $45,223 | Details → |
| #45 Alabama | $44,709 | Details → |
| #46 Kansas | $44,709 | Details → |
| #47 Kentucky | $44,709 | Details → |
| #48 West Virginia | $44,195 | Details → |
| #49 Arkansas | $43,168 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $42,654 | Details → |
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Get a Professional Resume →Key Responsibilities
- ● Install heating and cooling systems in residential and commercial settings
- ● Diagnose and repair HVAC system malfunctions
- ● Perform routine maintenance and inspections
- ● Charge systems with refrigerant and test for leaks
- ● Ensure systems meet environmental and safety regulations
Top Skills
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Job Outlook
Faster than average — projected 5% growth over the next decade
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